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Mr. Wm. H. Post, President and Manager of the above corporation, 
has an experience of over twenty- five years back of him, and has 
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yn HE Philadelphia, Eeading & New England Railroad 
I (Poughkeepsie Bridge route), extends from Camp- 
bell Hall, Orange County, ISTew York, to Hartford, 
Connecticut, a distance of 145 miles, with branches from 
Poughkeepsie to Hopewell, New York, where connections 
are made with the New York & New England and New- 
burgh, Dutchess k Connecticut Railroads, and from Silver- 
nail, New York, to Rhineclifi, New York, where connections 
are made with the New York Central & Hudson River Rail- 
road and Hudson River steamboats. Starting from Camp- 
bell Hall the road runs due east through the rich farming 
and fruit-producing section of Orange and Ulster Counties. 
After one hour's ride Highland is reached, on the west 
bank of the Hudson River. Here we approach the west end 
of the great Poughkeepsie Bridge (which will be found fully 
described elsewhere), spanning the American Rhine as the 
rainbow. The views from the car windows as the traveler 
crosses the bridge are the grandest to be seen from any rail- 
road line in the world. Over the bridge we pass through 
the beautiful hillside city of Poughkeepsie, thence through 
Dutchess and Columbia Counties, where many summer 
boarders are entertained. Reaching Boston Corners the road 
crosses the Harlem Division of the New York Central & 
Hudson River Railroad. At this point are the three States' 
corners, and the place will long be remembered as the battle- 
ground of the famous prizefight between "Yankee" Sulli- 
van and Morrissey. At Millerton, a few miles beyond, we 
make another connection with the Harlem Railroad. Here 
through first-class coaches from the Grand Central Depot, 



New York, are coupled to our train, conveying summer 
boarders with speed and comfort to the Berkshire and Litch- 
field hill resorts. Passing on our journey three miles distant 
the roadway skirts the shores of the beautiful lake at Lake- 
ville, so justly noted for its pure, clear waters. It was here 
that the chain was made in revolutionary days and stretched 
across the Hudson below Newburgh, to prevent English war 
ships passing up that river. From this point we begin to 
climb the Berkshire and Litchfield hills, between whose 
lofty heights of living green, mystic purple, and dimmish 
blue lies an infinity of deep-rent ravines of icy waters and 
smiling valleys, lakes, and rivers. 

Here, gentle reader, where heaven and earth meet, may be- 
found the ideal summer home. 

There's a ripple of fountains 
That rise in the mountains, 

And a murmur of rills 

That spring in the hills, 
And the streams go on with a softer flow. 
And the sun goes down with a warmer glow, 
There's a smiling spot by the grand old mill 
In the dear old land of Litchfield Hill. 

Passing on a few miles we reach the already noted summer 
resorts of Salisbury, Chapinville, Twin Lakes, Canaan, and 
Norfolk. Here we reach the apex and follow the descending 
grade through a picturesque country dotted with lakes and 
streams well stocked with game and fish, and next reach 
Winsted, a prosperous town surrounded by hills, which boasts- 
of 7,000 inhabitants, unequaled water works, besides a beau- 
tiful lake and fine drives. 

Next we reach New Hartford, beautifully situated, with 
thriving factories and summer attractions. At Collinsville 
we cross the Farmington River, noted for its excellent bass 
fishing and pretty village. Passing on we reach Simsbury 
and Tariffville, with charming mountain and river scenery. 
Passing Bloomfield we end our journey at Hartford, the: 
capital of the "Nutmeg State." 




" Bathed in the tenderest purple of distance, 
Tinted and shadowed by pencils of air." 

WEET HOME " has its joys, its endearments and its 
ties, but there comes a time to all of us when the 
yearning for change of scene and occupation over- 
comes even the affection we cherish for our " ain fireside." 
This desire to be up and away, to leave behind the cark- 
ing cares of business and the wearing worries of every-day 
life, and to breathe a new air and look upon new scenes, 
usually recurs at that season when all out-of-doors is at its 
best; when the sun-kissed hill-tops beckon us to breezy 
heights, and the shadowed valleys woo us to repose ; when 
the forest's mystic murmurings invite us to its cool, green 
gloom, and the plashing streams make music as they sing 
along their pebbly bed. 

For the gratification of this annually recurring desire for 
rest and recreation, almost limitless facilities are at hand, so 
situated with reference to the crowded centers of population 
as to be conveniently accessible, and so varied in character 
as to please the greatest diversity of mood and liking. 

Along the line of the Philadelphia, Beading & New Eng- 
land Kailroad, and adjacent thereto, are some of the most de- 
lightful summer retreats in America. The Catskill Moun- 
tains, the Berkshire and Litchfield Hills, the valleys of the 
Hudson, the Wallkill, and the Connecticut Kivers, all are 
penetrated or reached by this railway and its immediate con- 
nections, while it is also a favorite tourists' route to the 
White Mountains and the many seacoast health and pleasure 
places of New England. 

In the pages which follow will be found brief and general 
descriptive sketches of such localities as offer attractions to 
those in quest of summer homes, together with information 
respecting the accommodations obtainable, the special advan- 
tages claimed, and the rates charged for board. 



Let us enter upon our journey of exploration at the west- 
ern terminus of the Philadelphia, Heading & New England, 
Campbell Hall, thirty miles to the sunsetward of the noble 
and historic Hudson. This is the point of connection with 
several important lines of railway ; the main line of the New 
York, Ontario & Western Eailroad, the Wallkill Yalley 
Kailroad, and the Erie lines. Leaving New York via the 
Ontario & Western 7.35 A. m. from Franklin Street and 7.50 
from West 42d Street, connection will be made at Campbell 
Hall with the eastern express direct to all resorts reached by 
this line. 



CAMPBELL HALL, ORANGE CO., N. Y. 

Here is a pleasant village, set amid the broad and fertile 
farm lands of famous Orange County, where thrift and 
plenty walk hand in hand, and where the tired city dwellers 
will not seek in vain for the great desiderata of a vacation 
outing, quietude, and rest. 

CAMPBELL HALL STATION — Campbell Hall Post Office. 

MRS S.S.HALL — Boarding house. One quarter of a mile. Accommodates 15. 
Terms on application. Large piazza, plenty of shade, piano, croquet grounds, ten- 
nis, etc. Refers to Dr. D. G. Lippincott, Campbell Hall, N. Y. 



EAST WALDEN, ORANGE CO., N. Y. 

Walden is a pretty and enterprising village near the north- 
ern boundary line of Orange County. It has a population 
of three thousand, with Episcopalian, Methodist, and Hutch 
Reform Churches, as well as excellent preparatory and high 
schools. The surroundings are of a refreshingly pastoral 
character, while in the distance are visible the higher peaks 
of the Catskillp. 

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Many New York City people make their homes here, and 
there is no lack of agreeable society. By reason of its health- 
fulness it is gaining wide popularity as a summer resort. 
There is fair fishing in the Wallkill River. A number of 
families in the village and its vicinity receive boarders. 

EAST WALDEN STATION — East Walden Post Office. 

CHARLES E. WHIGAN — Farm House. One mile. Accommodates 40. Adults, 
$7 ; children, $5 ; transients, $2 per day. Private conveyance from station, no charge. 
Raises own vegetables. Pleasant surroundings. Convenient to churches. First-class 
livery. Discount for season guests. Refers to B. D. Pershall, 369 Third Avenue, 
New York City. 

R. W. CORS A — Farm house. Half mile. Accommodates 10. Adults, $6 ; chil- 
dren, $4. Will meet guests at station without charge. 



ST. ELMO, ORANGE CO., N. Y. 

Located on the Borden Farm, near the great Borden Con- 
densed Milk Factory, in a perfectly healthy and rich farm- 
ing section, noted for its excellent fruit. Over 150 tons of 
grapes were shipped to the market from this station last 
season. 



MODENA, ULSTER CO., N. Y. 

Passing St. Elmo, near the pretty village of Wallkill, we 
come to Modena, Ulster County, occupying an elevated situ- 
ation in the "Wallkill Valley, with a fine view of the Shaw- 
angunk Mountains in the distance. It is in the midst of a 
region celebrated for the production of grapes and small 
fruits. The neighborhood is notably healthful, and many 
city people summer in and about this place. 

MODENA STATION— Modena Post Office. 

MRS. GEORGE ACKERMAN— Boarding house. Two miles. Accommodates lo- 
Adults, $5 to $6 per week ; children, $4 to I5 ; transients, $2 per day. Will meet 
guests at station. Raises own vegetables. Good fishing in the Wallkill River near by. 
House has lovely shade around it and large lawn. Croquet and other amusements. 
Large, airy rooms. 

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H. MINARD — Farm house. Two miles. Accommodates 25. Adults, $5 to |8 ; 
reduction for children ; transients, |i. 25 per day. Discount for season guests. Raises 
own vegetables, fruit, and berries. Pickerel fishing in lake near by, and Wallkill River 
boating and bathing. Carriage free from station for guests. House is beautifully sit- 
uated, surrounded by large, shady lawn on an elevated table land 1,200 feet above 
tidewater, commanding a grand view of surrounding country. Refers to C. H. Sib- 
bald, 387 Halsey Street, Brooklyn ; Drs. Moshier and Hall, 181 Joralemon Street, 
Brooklyn ; J. Barton, 307 East Nineteenth Street, New York ; S. McCuUom, 13 Bel- 
mont Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.; Dr. A. Birdsall, 1,036 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, 
and many others. 

ABRAHAM LINDERBECK — Farm house. One-half mile. Accommodates'io. 
Adults, |6 ; children, half price ; transients, $2 per day. Guests transported from 
station free of charge. Table supplied with fresh eggs, milk, and vegetables from our 
farm. Splendid views of Shawangunk Mountains, fine walks and drives. Every at- 
tention given to the comfort of guests. 

MRS. A. P. LIMEBURNER — " Limeburner Villa." At station. Accommodates 
25. Adults, $6 to $8; children, I3 to I4 ; transients, $1 to $1.25 per day. Discount 
for season guests. Large and attractive house and grounds. Hammocks, croquet 
and all kinds of games. Shady grounds, pleasant surroundings. Refers to Dr. C. A. 
Limeburner, Greenville, N. J., and others on application. 

FRANK LANE— "Pine Hill Cottage." One mile. Accommodates 25. Adults, 
$5 to $6 ; reduction for children ; transients, $1 per day. Discount for season guests. 
Will meet guests at station with carriage ; no charge. Table liberally supplied with 
all farm products. Fine walks and drives. Will endeavor to please. 

MRS. JAMES DWYER — "Wood Villa Farm." One mile. Accommodates 15. 
Adults, $5 ; children, $3 ; transients, $1 per day. Carriage will meet guests at station ; 
no charge. Table supplied with farm products. Bass and pickerel fishing in the vi- 
cinity. Pleasant surroundings, home comforts. 

D.W.HASBROUCK— Wallkill Post Office. Boarding house. Accommodates 40. 
|6 per week. Full particulars upon application. 

JAMES H. COUTANT — Ardonia, Ulster County, N. Y. Farm house. Two 
miles. Accommodates 20. Adults, $6 ; children, $4 ; transients, $1 per day. Table 
liberally supplied with farm products. This house is pleasantly situated, grounds 
well shaded. Fine walks and drives. Excellent water, healthy location. Refers to 
E. H. Colyer, Broad Street, Newark, N. J.; W. P. Underbill, 338 Broadway, New 
York ; Dr. E. H. Gerow, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

E. L. SCHOONMAKER — New Hurley post oflice. Farmhouse. Three miles. 
Accommodates 13. $6 to I9 for adults, I4 for children ; transients, I1.75 per 
day. Conveyance will meet passengers at station ; charge, 25 cents. This house is a 
large two-story structure, with large piazza on two sides, standing on high ground, 
commanding beautiful scenery, and is considered a very healthy situation. 

J.E.BROWN — Leptondale post office. Farmhouse. Five miles. Accommodates 
la. Adults, $6 ; children at a reduction ; transients, $1 per day. Will meet guests at 
station with private conveyance ; no charge. Table liberally supplied with buttermilk 
and eggs, vegetables, and farm products. Lake and river fishing near by. Pleasant 
rooms and surroundings. Shady lawns, piazza ; excellent water. Christian home 
(Friends). 

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MRS. E. R. BARTLETT — Plattekill post office. Three miles. Farm house. 
Accommodates 15. Adults, $6 to I7 ; children, I3 ; transients, Si-5o per day. Car- 
riage will meet guests at station ; charge, 50 cents. Table liberally supplied with farm 
products. Fine piazza and plenty of shade. For references and other particulars, 
apply. 

FRANCIS GARRISON — Plattekill post office. Farmhouse. Four and one-half 
miles. Accommodates 30 to 40. Adults, $6 ; children at a reduction ; transients, 81 
per day. Table supplied with farm products. Fishing in Orange Lake. Gunning, 
small game. Refers to James Garrison, 76th Street and Park Avenue, New York City. 



CLINTONDALE, ULSTER CO., N. Y. 

This liandsome village of Ulster County occupies a com- 
manding site on the western slope of a range of hills 
overlooking the beautiful and fertile Wallkill Valley, 
In the background the rounded peaks of the Shawangunk 
Kange loom against the sky. In every direction the outlook 
is magnificent. A further and very essential advantage is 
the unquestionable healthfulness of the locality. In the 
vicinity there are excellent gunning and fishing. Churches 
of several denominations are within convenient distance. 

CLINTONDALE STATION — Clintondale Post Office. 

MRS. S. P. THORN — Farmhouse. Three-fourths mile. Accommodates 45. $7 
to 89 for adults; $5 to 86 for children. Transients, 81.50 per day. House is pleasantly 
situated. Large, airy rooms. Table liberally supplied with vegetables and other pro- 
ducts from our own farm. Bass and pickerel fishing in Wallkill river near by. Livery 
accommodations. One-fourth mile from church. Write for further particulars. 

JOHN W. WEAVER — Mountain View farmhouse. Onemile. Accommodates 20. 
86 per week for adults; reduction for children. House is beautifully situated, com- 
manding an extensive view of the Shawangunk Mountains, also of the Catskills. 
Hotels at these points can be seen thirty miles away. Mountain side near by, where 
guests can enjoy the forest and extensive views. Swings, rustic seats, summer-house, 
hammocks, etc. Always plenty of milk furnished from our Jersey dairy ; eggs, vege- 
tables and farm products furnished in abundance, (juiet, Christian home. Refers to 
W. C. Tabor of Warner Publishing Co., 70 Warren Street, New York; Orlando 
Marine, Potter Building, New York ; Charles Hall, 587 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, 
and Miss Claribel Jeffrey, Park Conservatory, Newark, New Jersey. 

E. S. ANDREWS — Boarding house. One and one-half miles. Accommodates 
20. Adults, 85 to 86 per week; transients, $1 per day. Free carriage to and from 
station. Discount to season guests. Serve vegetables raised in our own garden. 
Good fishing in neighboring ponds ; free boat for guests on Hurd's pond. Livery on 
the place; excellent drives to numerous points of interest in vicinity. Views from 
house are grand and extensive No malaria nor mosquitoes. Large, shady grounds. 
Fruit in abundance. References on application. 

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MRS. O. T. DINGEE — Mountain View Cottage. Near station. Accommodates 
25. Terms, $5 to $6 per week. Bountiful table. Fine walks and drives. Numerous 
summer attractions. For further particulars and references apply. 

MRS LAURA L. H. RUE — Farm house. Three-fourths mile. Accommodates 8. 
|6 to I7 per week ; children, $5. Transients, $1.25 per day. Raises own vegetables. 

Bass and pickerel fishing in Wallkill River near by. Gunning — partridge, quail, and 
rabbits. Abundance of shade. Pleasantly located grounds ; spring water, plenty of 
fruit. Post and telegraph office near by. Refers to Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Van Vliet, 318 

West 129th Street, New York, and F. L. Dascher, 217 Ross Street, Brooklyn. 

MRS. E. ELLIS— Farm house. Near station. Accommodates 10. Rates, |s to 
J6; children, ?3. Pleasant surroundings. Convenient to post and telegraph office. 
Romantic walks and drives. Perfectly healthy location. 

W.R.BENEDICT — Leptondale post office. Farmhouse. Three miles. Accom- 
modates 15. Adults, I5 to $6 ; children, half price; transients, $1.50 per day. Car- 
riage will meet guests at station, free. Vegetables from our own garden. Bass and 
pickerel fishing in Orange lake nearby. Beautiful scenery for twenty miles in every 
direction. For full particulars write. 



LOYD, ULSTER CO., N. Y. 

This pleasant little hamlet is beautifully situated on the 
highlands of the Hudson, six miles west of Poughkeepsie, 
and the point where the Highland and New Paltz Electric 
Eailroad crosses ; here change cars for New Paltz and Lake 
Mohonk, and Minnewaska. 

LOYD STATION — Loyd Post Office. 

D. B. CARROLL — Farm house. One mile. Accommodates 15. Rates, $5 to $7 ; 
children, half price ; transients, |i per day. Large, airy rooms. Shady lawn, good 
water, all conveniences. Free transportation from station. Raises own vegetables. 
Fishing and gunning. 

S. P. CHAMPLIN — Farm house. Half mile. Accommodates 10. |6 per 
week. Children not taken. Discount for season guests. Raises own vegetables. 
Bass and pickerel fishing. Half mile from church. Good livery accommodations. 
Refers to L. Lane, postmaster. 

D.M.SUTTON — Private residence. At station. Accommodates 6 to 8. Adults, 
$6 ; transients, $1 per day. Discount for season guests. Fishing and gunning. 
Good livery accommodations. Quarter of a mile from church. 

A. K. SMILEY — Mohonk Lake, Ulster County, N. Y. Ten miles. Accommo- 
dates 400. $15 to I30 per week. Transients, I4 per day, June 25th to September 15th, 
$3 per day before and after. Stage meets passengers on notice ; transportation, $1.75. 
Boating. Excellent livery accommodations. Church service held in hotel. Write 
for circular. See description in book. 

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J. IRVING GODDARD — Mohonk Lake. Boarding house. Eight miles. Ac- 
commodates 36. $10 to $15 per week. Transients, $2 per day. Will meet guests at 
station when requested. Raises vegetables Beautiful scenery, summer attractions. 

A. H. SMILEY — Minnewaska, Ulster County, N. Y. Accommodates 250. Terms 
and particulars upon application. See description elsewhere. 

I. S. DAYTON — Ohioville post ofifice. Farm boarding house. Two miles. 
Accommodates 15. $5 to $7 per week ; children half price. Transients, $1.50 per day. 
House situated on New Paltz turnpike, surrounded by pine and maple grove and lawn. 
Perfectly healthy location. Good conveyance for pleasure riding. Piano, croquet and 
dancing. 

MRS. W. J. TALLM AN — Ohioville post office. Farm boarding house. Accom- 
modates 14. $6 to I7 per week ; children half price. Full particulars on application. 



LAKE MOHONK, LAKE MINNE^VASKA, 
MOUNT MEENAHGA. 

These are summer resorts of wide celebrity, readied by 
electric lines from Loyd Station. Their popularity increases 
each year, particularly since this line of railway has rendered 
them so easily accessible. 

The Shawangunk Mountains, a partially detached portion 
of the great Aj^palachian chain, are a small range extending 
through Ulster County. At their northern extremity, a few 
miles west of the Hudson River, Sky-Top Peak looms high 
above the neighboring mountains. Near the summit of Sky- 
Top, one thousand two hundred feet above the level of the 
valley, is Lake Mohonk, a lovely sheet of water about three- 
quarters of a mile in length, clear as crystal, and bordered 
by massive rock formations and towering cliffs. The views 
in all directions are of great extent and indescribable gran- 
deur, embracing large portions of six States, and covering 
several thousand square miles ; " an outlook over two per- 
fect valleys, with fifty miles of the western horizon crowded 
with glorious mountain ranges, amid whose mysterious realms 
the sinking sun and the mountain mists work such magic as 
only poetry exalted to worship can fitly rehearse." 

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The Lake Mohonk House, with a capacity of five hundred 
guests, is located on the edge of the lake, and commands a 
magnificent view of lake and mountain. Albert K. Smiley 
is the proprietor ; his post-office address is Mohonk Lake, 
N. Y., and he will upon application send circulars contain- 
ing full description of the house, terms, references, etc. 

Lake Minnewaska, reached by a short stage-coach ride 
from Loyd Station, is on the summit of the Shawangunk 
Mountains, about five miles from Lake Mohonk, and is 
much larger .than the latter. On two sides it is flanked by 
bold, precipitous cliffs, and on the other sides by sloping, 
wooded shores. The towering bluffs ; the rugged masses of 
tumbled, massive boulders; the rich foliage of trees that 
spring from crevices in the rocks at the most surprising 
angles and inaccessible heights, — form a picture that the 
liveliest imagination cannot parallel. 

The Minnewaska Mountain House is a very extensive es- 
tablishment, situated upon Minnewaska Heights, one hun- 
dred and fifty feet above the lake, and eighteen hundred feet 
above tide-level. It is an excellent house in all respects, 
and is conducted by Alfred H. Smiley, whose post-office 
address is Minnewaska, N. Y., and who will promptly reply 
to inquiries relative to rooms, terms, etc. 

HIGHLAND, ULSTER CO., N. Y. 

Near the western bank of the Hudson, this pretty place, 
ensconced among the hills, has many advantages to com- 
mend it to the seeker for summer rest. There are many 
miles of pleasant drives, beautiful scenery, excellent boat- 
ing facilities, and moderately good fishing. 

HIGHLAND STATION — Highland Post Office. 
A. C. HASBROUCK — Summer boarding house. One-eighth of a mile. Accom- 
modates 20. iS7 to|£o per week for adults ; children half price. House has double 
veranda, plenty of shade trees, large lawn. Fishing and gunning. Convenient to 
churches, livery, etc. 

A. E. HASBROUCK — Bellevue Villa. Summer boarding house. One and one- 
quarter miles. Transportation by stage, 25 cents. Accommodates 90. f 8 to $16 per 
week, children half price ; transients, J2 per day. Discount for season guests. For 

full particulars, write for circular. 

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CROSSING THE GREAT BRIDGE. 

NEW ENGLAND'S NEW GATEWAY— POUGH- 
KEEPSIE BRIDGE. 

This wonderful structure can rightfully be classed as one 
of the wonders of the world. Built entirely of steel, on 
great stone piers, it will last forever. The great bridge over 
the Firth of Forth in Scotland is larger, but next to this the 
Poughkeepsie Bridge is the largest in the world. The east- 
ern viaduct alone is over one-half a mile in length, with 
twenty -four spans, the greatest being 175 feet long and 200 
feet high. There are six main piers : No 1, located on the 
west shore of the Hudson; Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the Hudson 
River itself, and No. 6 on the east shore. There are two 
anchorages of masonry, 128 " Poney Piers," 36 being on 
the west side, and 92 on the east, forming foundations of the 
viaduct, and two abutments at the ends of the viaducts. 
Each of the main piers carries a steel tower 100 feet high, 
firmly braced and bolted to the masonry, and upon these 
towers rest the trusses and cantilevei's of the superstructure 
(see illustration). The distance from shore to shore is 
2,608 feet, and from center to center of shore piers 2,692 
feet, covered by five principal spans, two of 548 feet long, 
one of 546, and two of 525. These latter are rectangular 
trusses, 130 feet in clear height above high water, and 82 
feet from the bottom of the lower cord to the top of floor 
system, making the base of the rail 212 feet above high 
water. The length of the main bridge from anchorages is 
3,093 feet 9 inches ; that of the western viaduct, 1,033 feet 
6 inches, and of the eastern viaduct, 2,640 feet; making the 
whole structure 6,767 feet 3 inches long. Over this runs a 
double track railway with a foot-path on each side. It is 
capable of sustaining at any given point two 85-ton engines, 
each drawing a train of 3,000 pounds weight per running 



foot. The foundations contain 12,000,000 feet of timber, 
40,000 cubic yards of concrete, and the piers about 20,000 
cubic feet of masonry. The superstructure of the main 
bridge contains over 15,000 tons of mild open-hearth steel, 
and the viaducts over 6,000 tons of iron. The views north 
and south, from the car windows in passing over this bridge, 
are the grandest to be seen from any railroad line in the 
world. For miles the eye can sweep the horizon ; twenty 
miles up or down the Hudson can be seen with the naked 
eye, and the view is beautiful and grand. 

POUGHKEEPSIE, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

This is a handsome city of twenty-five thousand inhab- 
itants, on the left bank of the Hudson, and elevated one 
hundred or two hundred feet above the river, while behind 
it rises College Hill, some three hundred feet in height. Its 
regularly laid out streets are shaded by fine old trees and 
bordered with handsome residences and prosperous business 
houses. It is the most important city between New York 
and Albany, and one of the most ancient, having been 
settled in 1698. It is a remarkably healthy, pleasant place 
of residence, combining the advantages of an elevated situa- 
tion, pure air and water, with the immediate presence of all 
the comforts and conveniences of city life. Poughkeepsie 
enjoys a special reputation for its educational facilities. 
The famous Yassar College, the greatest female educational 
institution in the world, is just east of the city limits. 
Within the city are an opera house, free public library, and 
churches of all denominations. 

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION— Poughkeepsie Post Office. 

JAMES C. GRIGGS — Morgan House Hotel. Three-quartersof a mile. Accom- 
modates loo. Rates : For adults, I2.50 to $3 per day ; half rates for children ; dis- 
count for season guests. Hotel is first-class in every respect and finely situated. 

H. N. BAIN — Nelson House Hotel. Three-quarters of a mile. Accommodates 
250. $10 to $20 per week. This hotel is first-class in every respect, elegantly furnished. 
Sample rooms and every convenience, 

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MRS. WILLIAM BOGARDUS — Boarding house, Market Street. One mile 
Accommodates 15. Rates $6 to $15 per week. First-class table and attendance. 
House situated on high ground, commanding fine view of the Hudson River and the 
(great Poughkeepsie Bridge. References furnished on application. 

MRS. WALTER CORLIES — Boarding house, Montgomery Street. One mile. 
Accommodates 25. Rates $6 to $15 per week. First-class table and attendance. 



HOPEWELL STATION — Hopewell Post Office. 

DUANE ODELL— Farm house. Post office. Grouse's store. Five miles. 
Accommodates 25. Adults, |6 ; children, half price ; transients, $1 per day. Large 
sand convenient house, 100 foot piazza, shady grounds furnished with hammocks and 
swings. 

SALT POINT STATION — Salt Point Post office. 

MRS. E. W. CONKLIN — Farm house. One and one-fourth miles. Accommo- 
•dates 12. Adults, |6 to J7 ; children, at a reduction: transients, |i per day. Free 
"transportation from station. Healthy location, shady grounds. Milk, eggs, vegeta- 
bles, etc., from the farm. Large rooms, pleasant drives, daily mails. References 
upon application. 

MRS. H. A. LANSING — Farm house. One and one-half miles from Hibernia 
•station. Accommodates 10. $5 to $6 per week ; reduction for children ; transients, 
$1 per day. Discount for season guests. Free transportation from station. Large, 
shady lawn, pleasantly situated near stream of water. Fine drives and walks. Daily 
mails, express and telegraph office. Good table and home comforts. References on 
application. 



HIBERNIA, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

A cliarming little hamlet, girt round about with swelling 
Mils and rich in facilities for out-door enjoyment. Numerous 
small streams in the vicinity afford good fishing, while better 
sport may be had at Lake Tyrell, a favorite tourists' resort, 
three and a half miles south of the station. 

Four miles from Hibernia is the handsome little town of 
Millbrook, situated at a high altitude, in the midst of a 
charming country noted for superb mountain scenery, ex- 
oeptionably fine roads, beautiful walks and drives. As a 
summer resort its popularity is rapidly growing. Millbrook 
Inn, the principal hotel, is new, artistic, and perfectly ap- 
pointed. Several other hotels and boarding houses furnish 

^rst-class accommodations. 

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HIBERNIA STATION — Hibernia Post Office. 

MRS. WILLIAM H. DOTY — Brookside farm house. Three-fourths mile. Ac- 
commodates 15. ^5.50 to S6 per week ; $4 for children under 10 years of age ; tran- 
sients, Si per day. Discount (or season guests. Raises own vegetables. Fishing and 
boating on lake. Five minutes' walk to churches. Free transportation from station. 

BENJAMIN H. TYRREL — Washington Hollow post office. Glenwood House. 
Accommodates 60. S7 to Jlio per week ; children, half rates ; transients, S2 per day. 
High ground ; splendid roads ; magnificent scenery ; fine, healthy climate ; good table ; 
pure water ; charming drives. Abundance of fruit and fresh vegetables. Lake 10. 
minutes' walk ; bass, pickerel and perch fishing. House open June 15th. Post office 
address until that date, 117 Bergen Street, Brooklyn. Refers to Judge Fitzsimmons, 
City Hall, New York; Harry White, 316 President Street, Brooklyn; George H. 
Doty, M. D., 129 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. 

H. H. VALENTINE — Halcyon Hall, Millbrook, N. Y. Four miles. Accommo- 
dates 250. Terms and particulars upon application. This is a modern, first-class 
house, erected last season. Beautifully situated, commanding fine views Elegant 
water. Send for illustrated pamphlet. 

MILLBROOK INN. Four miles. Accommodates 150. Artistically and perfectly- 
appointed. Write for particulars. 

THOMAS WEATHERAL — Millbrook. Four miles. Accommodates 75. 
Adults, S25 ; children, $17.50 ; transients, ?4 per day. Pure air, good roads. Gun- 
ning, etc. Will meet passengers if advised. 



STANFORDVILLE, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

In this deliglitful region are many pleasant retreats whicb 
present superior attractions to the " summer boarder." Stan- 
fordville itself is a charming village with a most picturesque 
environment. The massive bulk of Stissing Mountain, four 
miles to the northward, dominates the view in that direction^ 
while in more immediate proximity the fertile valley farms 
smile back at generous Nature. Wappinger's Creek flows- 
through the village, and Cold Spring Creek is near by. 
These streams afford excellent sport for the angler, while 
both fishing and boating may be indulged in upon Hunn's- 
Lake, four miles east, and Upton's Lake, three miles south- 
east of the station. The places of worship are the Christian,. 
Baptist, Methodist, and Roman Catholic Churches, and 
Friends' Meeting. There are good livery facilities conven- 
ient to the station. 

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STANFORDVILLK STATION — Stanfordville Post Office. 

REUBEN A. HUSTEO— Farm house. Five minutes' walk. Accommodates 20. 
Adults, 85; children at reduction; transients, Sr per day. Large and shady lawn. 
Small pond on place furnished with boats free to guests. Abundance of milk, eggs, 
and vegetables. Con\enienl to station, telegraph, and post office. Daily mails from 
New York. Refers to Mrs. William Allen, 13 Park Avenue, Brooklyn ; Mr. Albert 
Lane, 337 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. 

ALBERT KNAPP — Farm hoiise. One mile. Accommodates 10. Adults, S6; 
children, S4; transients, ?i per day. Large, airy rooms, good water, pleasant sur- 
roundings. Fishing and boating in lake. Discount for season guests. Will meet 
guests at station; no charge. 

ALBERT J. Hl'STED — Farm house. Two and one-half miles. Accommodates 
12. Adults, 55 tof6; children, S4; transients, Si per day. Free transportation from 
station. Table liberally supplied with farm products. 

FRANK KNICKERBOCKER — Hotel. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 6. 
Adults, 9t, transients, $1.25 per day. Located in a pleasant village. Fine drives. 
Stream of pure water near house. Trout, bass, and pickerel fishing. 

O. P. WALTERMIRE — Farmhouse. Four miles. Accommodates 12. Adults 
S5 to 86; children at reduction ; transients, $1 per day. Pleasantly situated on eleva- 
tion of 2,000 feet ; rool and breezy ; shady lawns ; excellent water ; splendid scenery. 
Fishing and boating in lakes and streams near by. Vegetables from our own garden. 
Refers to J. F. Kelly, 264 Berry Street, Brooklyn; D. E. Anthony, 169 World Build- 
ing, New York. 

WM. M. WRIGHT— Bull's Head post office. Farm house. Two and one-half 
miles. Accommodates 20. Adults, 85 to 86 ; children at reduction ; transients, $1 per 
day. House is beautifully located on an elevation of about 1,600 feet. No malaria 
nor mosquitoes. Large lawn and veranda. Abundance of fruit, vegetables, and 
farm produce. Bass and pickerel fishing. Refers to W. G. Turner, with E. S. 
JafFray & Co., and John Borgwald, 223 N. 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y. 

ARTHUR D. BURNHAMS — Bull's Head post office. Farm house. Three 
miles. Accommodates II. Adults, 86 ; children at reduction ; transients, $i per day. 
Has an elevation of 1,600 feet. Free transportation from station. Perfectly healthy, 
dry, pure air. No malaria nor mosquitoes. Large veranda. Fishing, etc. Refers 
to P. Grooth, N. Y. Life Insurance Co., 346 Broadway, New York, and H. Norman, 
214 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn. 

GEORGE HYDE — Bangall post office. Farmhouse. One-half mile. Accom- 
modates 20. Adults, 84 ; children, 82. Free transportation from station. Trout, 
bass, and pickerel fishing. Good livery accommodations. Raises own vegetables. 
Write for further particulars. 

MRS. JOHN Mclaughlin — Bangall post office. Farm house. One mile. 
Accommodates 12. Adults, 85; children, 83. Large, shady grounds; good spring 
water. Fresh milk and butter. Pleasant rooms. Raises own vegetables. A pleas- 
ant summer home. 

PERRY GREEN — Bangall post .office. Farm house. Two miles. Accommo- 
dates 8. Rates, 86 to 87 per week ; free transportation from station. Plenty of 
shade, fruit, eggs, and vegetables from our farm. House is pleasantly located ; large, 
airy moms; quiet neighborhood. Fishing in lakes and streams near by. 

R. TALLM ADGE — Hull's Mills post office. Farm house. Three and one-half 
miles. Accommodates 12. Rates, 86. Free transportation from station. House is 
situated on high ground. P'resh milk, eggs, and farm products. Excellent water. 
Pleasant lake short distance from the house, well equipped with boats. Fine drives 
and walks. 

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McINTYRE, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

The quietly pastoral character of the country hereabouts, 
with its wholesome air and generally healthful influences and 
its abounding picturesqueness, render it very desirable for a 
place of summer rest. 



PINE PLAINS, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

This deliohtful village is located at the northern end of 
the Stissing Valley, in the afternoon shadow of Stissing 
Mountain, whose rounded peak towers a thousand feet above 
the plain. Along the eastern base of the mountain extends 
a chain of lakelets, two miles long, furnishing excellent fish- 
ing and boating, as well as many fine picnic resorts and 
rambles. These connected bodies of water are the head 
of Wappinger Creek, which winds in and out among the 
hills to join the Hudson. On the eastern and northern 
borders of the village a stream, called the Shacameco, flows 
through a beautiful valley, green- walled by lofty hills. The 
views from Pine Plains, and the elevated spots in its vicinity, 
.are exceedingly grand, embracing the long range of the 
Ancram Hills, and extending twenty miles away to the 
Taconies, whose blue domes and wave-like crests form the 
background of a landscape of hill and valley, mountain and 
.stream, forest and field, unsurpassed in variety and beauty. 
■ The site of Pine Plains is glacial drift or deposit of gravel, 
-securing natural drainage and ensuring perfect healthfulness. 
It is the boast of the inhabitants that there are in the village 
only two physicians, whose rides cover a radius of fifteen 
miles, and who yet have ample leisure to complain of " dull 
trade." There are Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and 
Episcopalian churches, and a public school. 



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PINE PLAINS STATION— Pine Plains Post Office. 

WM. H. TANNP2R — P'arni house. One-quarter mile. Accommodates lo. 
Adults, f6 ; children, S3; transients, Ji per day. House is situated on the bank of 
Stissinj; Lake, a beautiful sheet of water surrounded with magnificent scenery. 
Pleasant drives and walks. Table liberally supplied with farm products. Free 
transportation from station in our own carriage. Further particulars on application. 

M. L. WILLSON — Farm house. One and one-quarter miles. Accommodates 
10. Adults, |6 ; children, half-price; transients, Ji per day. Free transportation 
from station. This house has kept summer boarders for many years and bears an 
excellent reputation. Fine scenery, walks, and drives. Fruit and vegetables in 
abundance. Further particulars on application. 

RHINECLIFF, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

Starting again at the liiver Hudson, let us pass over the 
Rhinebeck Branch, which extends a distance of twenty-twc^ 
miles from Rhinecliff to a connection with the main line at 
Silvernails. 

Rhinecliii" is on the east bank of the Hudson, sixteen 
miles north of the Great Bridge, and opposite the consoli- 
dated city of Kingston and Rondout. By means of a steam 
ferry to the latter point connection is effected with the Ulster 
and Delaware Railroad to and from all Catskill Mountain 
points. At Rhinecliff, also, connection is made in a union 
station with the New York Central and Hudson River Rail- 
road. 

The palace iron steamers of the Hudson River day line 
also make close connections at this point to and from all 
stations on our line and its immediate connections. The 
most charming inland water trip on the American continent 
and a delightful ride in comfortable coaches through the 
many points of interest herein mentioned can be made in a. 
period of less than twelve hours' duration b}'' taking steamers,, 
daily, except Sunday, leaving Brooklyn (by annex) at 8 a. 
m.; New York, Desbrosses Street, 8.40, or 22d Street, North 
River, at 9 a. m. Meals are served at all hours in the 
restaurant on the boats, also table d'hote dinner, at $1.00 
each, between the hours of 11a. m. and 3 p. m. Returning,, 
the Steamboat Express furnishes equally as good service^ 
close connection being made with southbound steamer due 
at 22d Street, New York, at 5.30 p. in., Desbrosses Street 6- 
p. m., and Brooklyn 6.20 p. m. 

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RHINEBECK, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

This beautiful village is a favorite summer resort, witli a 
number of excellent hotels and boarding-houses, three 
miles from the Hudson River. There is fishing on Lake 
Seepasco, in the vicinity, and the game consists of partridges, 
quail, woodcock, gray and red squirrel. There is a Lutheran 
church within a half mile, and five other places of worship 
within practicable distance. 

RHINEBECK STATION — Rhinebeck Post Office. 

JOHN M. WELCH — Farm house One-half mile. Accommodates 20. Adults, 
^6 to $8; children, half price ; transients, Si per day. Table liberally supplied with 
fruits and vegetables from the farm. Boating and fishing in lakes near by. Gunning 
for small game. Send for circular. Refers to R. J. Dihvorth, 420 Broadway, New 
York. 



RED HOOK, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

A land of plenty this, where health and good living 
reign, six miles from the Hudson River. The air is light, 
■clear, and invigorating, and local enthusiasts are wont to de- 
'Clare that their village possesses "the best drinking water in 
the State." The village contains three thriving churches — 
"the Episcopalian, Methodist, and Lutheran. There is beau- 
tiful sceneiy in every direction, the mountain views being 
especially fine. 

RED HOOK STATION — Red Hook Post Office. 

A.J. GEDNEY — Boarding house. One-quarter mile. Accommodates 16. Adults, 
^6 to 8 ; transients, f 1.25 per day. House is situated in a healthy locality, command- 
ing splendid views. Excellent fishing ; raises own vegetables. Free transportation it 
advised. Convenient to churches. Refers to the station agent. 

THEODORE F. COOKINGHAM — Farm house. Four miles. Accommodates 
12. Adults, $7; children, $4; transients $1.50 per day. Stage will meet guests if ad- 
vised. Bass, pickerel, and trout fishing. Good livery accommodations. Refers to 
William Sittingham, 123 Fifth Avenue, Nev.- York. 

JOHN A. FRALEIGH — Rose Hill Farm. One and one-half miles. Accommo- 
dates 12. Adults, $- ; children, $3 ; transients, $1 per day. Will meet guests at station ; 
no charge. Boating and fishing in numerous lakes and streams in vicinity. Pleasantly 
located on an elevation. Perfectly healthy, plenty of shade, extended views in all di- 
rections. Good roads, excellent water. Hot and cold water throughout the house. 
vRefers to Mayor Schirien of Brooklyn, and Horatio Fowks, 11 Park Row, New York. 

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JAMES LEARY — Farm house. One and one-half miles. Accommodates 17"- 
Adults, I5 ; children, $3 ; transients, $1 per day. Free conveyance from station. Table- 
liberally supplied with vegetables, plenty of fresh milk, butter and eggs. Location', 
healthy, fine mountain views, enough shade, fine walks and drives. 

H. E. ELLSWORTH — Red Hook Hotel. One-fourth of a mile. Accommodates- 
50. Rates, |6 to $8 per week. Pleasantly located, first-class table, every convenience. 
Write for particulars. 

R. G. MORE — Farm house. One mile. Rates, |5 to $S. Full particulars upon 
application. 

MISS SARAH M. BOLINBAKER — Farm house. Two miles. Rates: Adults, 
J5 ; children half price. Accommodates 12. Free transportation from station. 

FRANK NELSON — Farm house. Two miles. Accommodates 5. Adults, I5.. 
to $7 per week. Full particulars upon application. 



ELLERSLIE, COLUMBIA CO., N. Y. 

Beautifully situated in a rich farming locality ; good water ;; 
game in abundance. This is the nearest station to Eliza- 
ville, N. Y., three-quarters of a mile distant. 

ELLERSLIE STATION— Elizaville Post Office. 

Z. P. SMITH — Farm boarding house. One-half mile. Accommodates 20. 
Adults, I5 to $6 ; children, $3 to $4 ; transients, |i per day. Free carriage from 
station. Raises own vegetables. Pickerel, perch, and bass fishing, boating, etc. 
Two beautiful lakes of over 70 acres each, within five minutes' walk of the house, with 
plenty of shade trees. Beautiful mountain scenery and natural waterfalls. A pleas- 
ant place to spend the summer. Refers to Charles O'Malley, 81 Fulton Street, Nevr 
York. 

J. N. COUSE — Farmhouse. One mile. Adults, J7. Full particulars upon appli- 
cation. 

JACKSON CORNERS, DUTCHESS CO , N. Y. 

This quiet little hamlet is located on the Hhinecliff Branch, 
eighteen miles from the Hudson Eiver, and surrounded by 
a prosperous farming locality. 

JACKSON CORNERS STATIONS— Jackson Corners Post Office. 

PETER J. NEAR— Farm house. One and one-half miles. Accommodates 20. 
Rates upon application ; transients, $1 per day. Free transportation from station. 
Mount Ross. Excellent fishing and boating in near by stream. House is situated 
on high, healthy grounds; has large, airy rooms. Raises own vegetables. Further 
particulars on application. 

WILLIAM M. DECKER— Lafayetteville post office. Farm boarding house. 
Two and one-half miles. Accommodates 20. .\dults, $5 ; children, $2.50 ; transients, 
$1 per day. Free transportation from station. Daily mails. Beautiful mountain 
scenery. References upon application. 

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MOUNT ROSS, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

Twenty miles back from the Hudson, and two miles from 
Silvernail Junction, with tlie main line in a farming locality. 

SILVERNAILS STATION — Silveinails Post Office. 

D. J. HEDGES — Farm house. Three-quarters of a mile. Accommodates 15. 
Adults, $7 ; children, $5 ; transients, $1.50 per day. Table liberally supplied with 
farm products. Small charge for meeting guests at station. House is beautifully 
located ; plenty of shade ; large, airy rooms. Fishing in streams and lakes near by. 

ROBERT GRAY — Farm house, near station. Accommodates 8. Adults, $6; 
no children taken ; discount for season guests. Raises own vegetables. Trout, 
bass, and pickerel fishing in lakes and streams near by. House is situated on the 
banks of the Ruloff Jansen Kill, noted for its grand scenery and natural falls. Plenty 
of shade. Home references on application. 

J. A. HICKS — Farm house. One mile. Accommodates 7. Adults, $5 to $7; 
children, $3 ; transients, $1 per day. Free transportation from station. Excellent 
fishing and boating in Lake Charlotte, Jansen Kill, and Copake Lake. Pleasant 
Tieighborhood, excellent shade, romantic scenery, music, and various attractions. 
References on application. 

JAMES FRITTS— Farm house. One-half mile. Accommodates 4. Adults, $5 ; 
children at reduction. House is situated on a hill commanding fine view of sur- 
rounding country. Raise our own vegetables. Excellent fishing and boating. 



ANCRAM, COLUMBIA CO., N. Y. 

This quiet village in Columbia County is emphatically a 
place of rest — a good place for tired people to go for a re- 
poseful vacation. There are two churches — Lutheran and 
Methodist. The driving roads in the vicinity are excellent, 
the scenery varied and interesting, and there is exceptionally 
line fishing, a number of small lakes within a short distance 
teeming with bass. The gunning is also very good, there 
being quail, woodcock, and partridge in abundance. 

ANCRAM STATION — Ancram Post Office. 

D. KISSELBACK — Hotel. One-fourth mile. Accommodates 20. Adults, $7 ; 
children, I5 ; transients, $2 per day. This house has reputation of setting first-class 
table. Eight lakes and ponds within easy distance; line drives, beautiful scenery, 
varied and interesting. Good livery accommodations. 

MRS. GEORGE WOODARD — Private residence. One-fourth mile. Accommo- 
dates 10. Adults, $4 to $6; children, half price ; transients, |i per day. Free trans- 
portation from station. A perfectly healthy location. Pure spring water. Shade. 
No mosquitoes. Fresh milk, eggs, and vegetables ; fruit in season ; excellent fishing^ 
Convenient to churches. A good place to spend the summer. Refers to Mrs. Arthur 
Whitehead, 272 14th Street, South Brooklyn ; George Miller, 528 5th Avenue, South 
Brooklvn. 



HENRY W. DOWNING — Farmhouse. Two miles. Accommodates 6. Rate& 
$6 to i!8; children, $3; transients, |i per day. Free transportation from station. 
House is situated near the banks of a nice stream ; good bathing facilities, excellent 
roads and pleasant walks. Picturesque mountain scenery. Raises own vegetables. 
Lake and river fishing. Refers to the Hon. Wallace Bruce, ex-consul to Edinburgh, 
Brooklyn, N. Y., and F. A. D. Chase, Esq., Hudson, N. Y. 

A. KH.MER— Hotel. One-fourth mile. Accommodates 10. Weekly rates o» 
application ; transients, $1 per day. Raises own vegetables. Good fishing and near 
by lakes and streams. Livery accommodations, etc. 



COPAKE, COLUMBIA CO., N. Y.— MT. WASH- 
INGTON, MASS. 

Copake forms the gateway to Mount Wasliington, and 
the two may properly be considered together. Here the- 
landscape presents bolder outlines, and we realize that we- 
are approaching the highlands. In the vicinity of Copake 
there is excellent trout fishing, also pleasant drives and de- 
lightful scenery in every direction. 

Mount Washington is a township in the southwestern- 
corner of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It comprises a- 
lofty plateau, , several miles in extent, with an elevation of 
two thousand feet, and is surrounded with mountain peaks- 
which tower several hundred feet higher, the highest being 
Mount Everett, which rises to an altitude of twenty-seven 
hundred feet. This town among the clouds is one of the 
richest spots in picturesque scenery in Eastern America^ 
and the whole impressive landscape when bathed in sun- 
shine looks as if 

"Touched by a light that hath no name, 
A glory never sung ; 
Aloft on sky and mountain wall 
Are God's great pictures hung." 

It is rapidly becoming known and renowned for its de- 
lightful summer temperature, dryness and purity of the 
atmosphere, and increased electric tension due to an abun- 
dance of ozone and sunshine. It is not only a most desir- 
able retreat for invalids, but a favorite summer resort for 
pleasure seekers as well. 

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It is reached by a seven miles' drive from Copake, over 
a level road as far as Copake Iron Works ; thence by a sharp 
ascent of an excellent road along the north bank of the 
famed Bash-Bish, which comes down through a cleft in the 
mountains for two miles. This portion of the drive, all the 
way skirting the rushing waters of the stream and passing 
the famous Bash-Bish Falls, is indescribably grand and 
beautiful. Emerging from the gorge we enter the broad, 
uplifted valley which constitutes the town of Mount 
Washington. 

COPAKE STATION — Copake Post Office. 

M. HOLSAPPLE— Hotel. One-half mile. Accommodates 25. Rates, I5 to ?8 
per week. Full particulars on application. 

W. VAN DE BOGART — Hotel. One-half mile. Accommodates 25. Rates, J5 
to $8 per week. Particulars on application. 

S.J. BARNET — Copake Iron Works P. O. Hotel. Three miles. Rates, I5 to 
$8 per week. Particulars on application. 

L. COOK — Copake Iron Works P. O. Hotel. Three miles. Rates, $5 to |S per 
week. Particulars on application. 

WILLIAM H. WEAVER— Boarding-house. Mount Washington, Mass. Five 
miles. Accommodates 35. Rates, $5 to $9 per week. Particulars on application. 

IR.\ L.PATTERSON — Boarding-house. Mount Washington, Mass. Accommo- 
dates 25. Rates, Is to $g per week. 

I. SPURR— Boarding-house. Mount Washington, Mass. Accommodates 40. 
Rates, $5 to $g per week. 

FRANK SHUTT — Boarding-house. Mount Washington, Mass. Accommo- 
dates 15. Terms, Is to I9 per week. 

O. C. WHITBECK— Boarding-house, Mount Washington, Mass. Accommo- 
dates 35. Rates Is to fg per week. 

F. H. KEITH — Boarding-house, Mount Washington, Mass. Accommodates 12. 

BOSTON CORNERS, COLUMBIA CO., N. Y. 

This is a pleasant little town, possessing a certain curious 
interest, which will long be remembered as the place where 
the famous prize fight between Morrissey and Yankee Sul- 
livan occurred. At the point where the " ring was pitched " 
one can step from the State of New York into Connecticut 
or Massachusetts. There is good fishing hereabouts, trout 
and pickerel being plentiful. The mountain scenery is ex- 
tremely fine, and the roads in the vicinity are excellent. 

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BOSTON CORNERS STATION - Boston Corners Post Office. 

C.J.SMITH — Mount Airy Cottage. One-fourth mile. Accommodates 12. 
Adults, $6 to 87 ; children on application; transients, Si. 25 per day. House stands 
on high ground overlooking the village; scenery unsurpassed. Bracing mountain 
air. No mosquitoes nor malaria. Fishing and boating in lakes near by. 

MRS. A. M. RECORD — Hotel, near station. Accommodates 15. Adults, 87; 
children, $4; transients, f 1.50 per day. Hotel is located on a small bluff at foot of 
Taghanic Mountains. Piazza on two sides, from which many beautiful and interest- 
ing views may be had. Excellent fishing and boating. Good livery accommodations. 



MOUNT RIGA, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

The village lias a population of about five hundred. It 
lies in a valley three-fourths of a mile wide, bounded on the 
•east by the mountain from which it derives its name, and on 
the west by a range of high^ hills running north about four 
miles. The principal or most prominent hill, called " Cave 
Hill," is directly opposite the village, and is covered by a 
handsome forest growth. On a steep side of this hill is an 
extensive cave, which, to a depth of four hundred feet, con- 
tains apartments fifty feet high. It has never been fully ex- 
plored farther than four hundred feet from its mouth, owing 
to the narrowness of the passage at that point. 

MOUNT RIGA STATION— Mount Riga Post Office. 

R. P. SMITH— Chestnut Hill Cottage. One and one-quarter miles. Accommo- 
dates 15. Adults, $6 to $8 ; children, $4 ; transients, |i. 25 per day. Free transporta- 
tion from station. House stands on a hillside overlooking the Harlem valley ; 
elevation 1,400 feet. Pure, bracing mountain air. Convenient to the famous Bash- 
Bish Falls, Mount Washington. Twin Lakes, and other points of interest. Excellent 
lake fishing and boating. Table supplied with fresh and pure farm products. Refer- 
ences on application. 



MILLERTON, DUTCHESS CO., N. Y. 

There are few places that can offer greater attractions and 
advantages for a summer sojourn than Millerton. It is sit- 
uated on high ground with charming surroundings, is ex- 
ceedingly healthy, and enjoys cool nights in the warmest 

weather. 

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At this point connection is made witli tlie fast express 
trains on the Harlem Division of the New York Central & 
Hudson Eiver road to and from Grand Central Station, New 
York, through car service between New York and Winsted 
being maintained on train leaving New York, daily, except 
Sunday, at oAO P. M., returning on train due at New York 
at 11.50 A. M. It is also expected that connection will be 
made with the Saturday half-holiday and Monday morning 
specials during the coming season. 

MILLERTON STATION - Millerton Post Office. 

J. L. BARTON — Hotel. Accommodates 60. $7 per week. Particulars on 
application. 

MRS. W. B. GREY — Park Street boarding-house. Accommodates 8. Adults, 
$7 per week. 

ROBERT KAYE — Millerton House. Accommodates 25. Adults, $S ; children, 

$5- 

ORRIN WAKEMAN — Maple Shade Farm. Accommodates 10. Adults, |6 to 
I7 ; children, $4 to $5. 

FRANK SILVERNAIL — Central Hotel. Accommodates 75. Terms, $7land 
upwards for adults and $5 for children. 



ORE HILL, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

This pretty village has numerous attractions to offer to 
those in search of summer homes. 

ORE HILL STATION— Ore Hill Post Office. 

MRS. EMMA EVERTS— Farm house. One-half mile. Accommodates 6. 
Adults, $7 ; children, $5 ; transients, |i per day. Beautiful scenery. Excellent fish- 
ing and boating in lakes near by. Livery accommodations. Table supplied with 
farm products. 




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LAKEVILLE, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

A pleasant village, whose name is derived from its most 
prominent natural feature — a beautiful lake, the Indian name 
of which, Wononscopomuc, signifies "clear water." Two 
good-sized lakes afford boating, bathing, and fishing. The 
scenery revealed by the many fine drives in the vicinity is 
diversified and picturesque. The Hotchkiss Yale Prepara- 
tory School is located here, and there are churches of several 
denominations. The town was settled by the English in 1720, 
and is replete with traditions and scenes of historic and 
picturesque interest. The visitor is shown a well, near the 
station, from which Ethan Allen once quaffed a crystal 
bumper. The surrounding country is intersected with good 
roads, giving access to numerous pleasant and beautiful 
places. 

The Hotchkiss School was opened October 19, 1892. It 
owes its foundation to Mrs. Maria H. Hotchkiss, a native of 
Salisbury, who has already expended about $200,000 on the 
buildings and surrounding land, besides endowing the school 
with an educational fund of $200,000 more. 

The work of the school is the preparation of boys for 
college. Though enjoying in an extraordinary degree the 
good will of Yale University, its course of instruction makes 
impartial and amplest recognition of the requirements of 
both Yale and Harvard colleges, and its roll includes students 
preparing for both institutions. 

The school has already won a national reputation. Stu- 
dents are in attendance not only from every section of the 
country, but also from foreign countries, and it has been im- 
possible to keep up with the applications for admission. 
During the first year the accommodations were limited to 
fifty boys ; this year sixty-seven are provided for. The total 
attendance, including day scholars, is seventy-two. It is in- 
tended that the attendance shall never exceed two hundred. 



Bissell Hal], now building, will be available in September, 
and will provide accommodations for forty more boys. 

Requests for catalogues should be sent to Edward G. 
Coy, Head Master. 



BOSTWICK HOMESTEAD. 




Eiuiuire of G. B. Burrall, Lakeville. 



LAKEVILLE STATION— Lakeville Post Office. 

D. L.WVRENCE SHAW— Hotel, boarding-house, and four cottages. One mile. 
Accommodates loo. Special rates upon application. Carriage from station. Special 
arrangement iar season guests. Excellent sailing, boating, and fishing. Pure moun- 
tain air ; no mosquitoes nor malaria. One of the most delightful spots to be found in 
this country See description of Lakeville. 

EUGENE L. PEABODV— Wononsco House. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 
60. Adults, .^8 and upward ; children, $5 ; transients, $2 per day. Beautiful location. 
Finest drives in New England. Excellent boating, bathing, fishing, and hunting; in 
fact, everything for a pleasant, comfortable summer home. 

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MRS. SARAH E. BRADLEY— Farm house. One mile. Accommodates lo. 
Adults, $7; children, f 5 ; transients, fi per day. This is a large, tvvostory house, 
with good-sized airy rooms. The finest scenery ; elegant, pure spring water. One- 
half mile from Hotchkiss Vale Preparatory School. Fishing, sailing, and every 
summer enjoyment. 

WM. B. PERRY — Private boarding-house. Three minutes' walk. Accommo- 
dates 25. Adults, |io and upward. Excellent fishing in numerous lakes and streams. 
Boating, bathing, and sailing. Every attraction for a pleasant summer home. Con- 
venient to churches. Good livery accommodations. 

MRS. E. BLODGETT— Summer boarding-house. One-fourth mile. Accommo- 
dates 15. Adults, $■] to $12 ; children, special only ; transients, $2 per day. House is 
of colonial style, with large lawn and fine shade. Ample stable and carriage room. 
Boating, bathing, and fishing. 

MRS. O. G. BRADLEY — Farm house. One mile. Accommodates 12. Adults, 
$5 and upward ; children, special. Suitable arrangements made for season guests. 
Raises own vegetables. Every summer attraction at this place. 

JOHN S. PERKINS — Farm house. One mile. Accommodates 12. Adults, $6 
and upward ; children and transients, special. Discount for season guests. Table 
liberally supplied with farm products. For further particulars see description of 
Lakeville. 

MRS. E. J. DAKIN — Boardiiig-house. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 12. $6 
and upward ; children, $5 and upward. Table liberally supplied with fresh farm 
products. A pleasant summer home. 

D.A.RWIN D. WARNER — Farmhouse. One mile. Accommodates 12. Adults, 
$8; children at reduced rates ; transients, $1.25 per day. Large grounds beautifully 
shaded by maples. Elegant piazza ; bay windows. Beautiful scenery. Two of the 
finest lakes in the country near by. Pure and bracing mountain air. Excellent fish- 
ing in lakes. Good livery accommodations. An enjoyable spot to pass the sultry 
weather. 



SALISBURY, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

This is a thriving village in the heart of the iron district 
of Connecticut. An object of interest here are the mines of 
iron ore, which have been worked since 1734. Here, also, 
is situated Sage's Haviae, through which for a mile or more 
a clear mountain stream, icy -cold even in midsummer, 
plunges through a dense forest by successive leaps from a 
few feet to a great fall of sixty or more. About one mile 
north of this a stream flowing from Plantain Pond, which 
nestles in the woods among the hills, one thousand feet above 
the Housatonic, after flowing a quarter of a mile through a 
mid forest, plunges over an almost perpendicular cliff, nearly 
five hundred feet, and disappears in the forest below. 

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From the top of the forest-covered clifi: over which these 
waters plunge one of the finest views in New England is ob- 
tained. With the roaring brook at your back, rushing on- 
ward through the forest to its final plunge, you look down 
upon a scene which lingers long in the memory of all who 
witness if. Bear Mountain is also located near here. On 
this mountain rests a landmark declaring that this is the 
highest land in the State; it is a stone monument in the 
shape of a pyramid, thirty feet high, erected in 1885 and re- 
built in 1888. 

About here is a wilderness of the most extravagant, rug- 
ged mountain scenery, savage and irregular in its wild but 
fascinating features, and where a tired soul will find a lo- 
cality the surroundings of which will afford him the relief he 
seeks in infinite repose. 

In Salisbury there are two places of worship, Episcopa- 
lian and Congregational, and three grades of schools. The 
fishing and hunting in the neighborhood are excellent. 

SALISBURY STATION— Salisbury Post Office. 

MRS. M. RUSSELL — Boarding-house. One eighth mile. Accommodates 45. 
Rates, |8 to ^10 for adults ; children, $5 to $7; transients, |2 per day. House is sit- 
uated on east side of Main Street, surrounded by maple shade. Spacious grounds, 
commanding a fine view of the mountains. Fine drives and walks in every direction. 
Excellent spring water. Table liberally supplied with fresh vegetables from the farm. 
Bass, pickerel, and trout fishing in lakes and streams near by. New York and Brook- 
lyn references upon application. 

MRS. J. M. ODENBREIT — Sunnyside Farm. Accommodates 14. |6 to I7 for 
adults ; children, half price. High elevation; pleasant, shady grounds. No malaria 
nor mosquitoes. Splendid scenery. Excellent fishing. Will meet guests at station. 
Location, one and one-half miles from Twin Lakes. 

MRS. J. G. LANDON — Lawn Cottage. One-third mile. Accommodates 30. 
Terms, fS to |io per week ; special rates for families. Beautifully situated. Large, 
airy rooms. Pleasant walks and drives ; finest in the state. Excellent fishing and 
boating in lakes near by. Write for further particulars. 



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CHAPINVILLE, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

The surrounding country is ricli in farms, iron mines, de- 
lightful drives, lakes well stocked with fish, and historical 
reminiscences, while its healthfulness is established beyond 
question by such evidences as the absence of malarial in- 
fluences, and the long and contented lives of its happy 
inhabitants. 

CHAPINVILLE STATION— Chapinville Post Office. 

WILLIAM J. CLARK — Farm house. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 15. 
Terms, |8 to $10 ; transients, $2 per day. House and rooms large and convenient. Ele- 
gant shade, lawn, and piazza ; beautiful view of the lake. Finest drives in the world. 
Stabling for horses. Celebrated Sage's Ravine only one and one-half miles distant. 
Excellent trout and pickerel fishing. Raises own vegetables. Pure mountain air; 
no mosquitoes nor malaria. Carriages free from station. References on application. 



TWIN LAKES, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

This is a well known and favorite locality for camping and 
fishing parties. Trout, black bass, and pickerel, and many 
other varieties of fish, swarm in the lakes, and speckled 
trout are plentiful in the numerous streams. The place is 
easily reached from the neighboring towns and villages, and 
boats can be hired and guides obtained at extremely reason- 
able rates. It is a veritable sportsmen's paradise, yet it is 
just as prolific of delight to the lover of nature who may 
come here innocent of harmful design against the feathered, 
furred, and finned inhabitants of these woods and waters. 

The scenery is wild, grand, and impressive in its loveli- 
ness and loneliness. The sparkling wavelets laugh at the 
sombre forests that girdle them about, while far away the 
solemn mountain shapes rise in purple majesty. 

" White clouds whose shadows haunt the deep ! 
Light mists whose soft embraces keep 
The sunshine on the hills asleep ! 

O, Isles of calm! O, dark still wood! 
And stiller skies that overbrood 
Your rest with deeper quietude! 
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O, shapes and hues, dim beckoning, through 
Yon mountain-gaps, my longing view 
Beyond the purple and the blue. 

To stiller sea and greener land, 

And softer lights and airs more bland, 

And skies, the hollow of God's hand ! " 



CANAAN, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 
THE BERKSHIRE HILLS. 

Canaan is one of tlie chief gateways to that land of beauty, 
the Berkshire Hills. It is also an excellently convenient 
rendezvous and headquarters for tourists and vacationists 
visiting Twin Lakes and other resorts in this region. The 
village is a pleasant place in all respects; there are five 
churches, good schools, and agreeable society. The vicinity 
furnishes first-rate fishing and hunting. 

Of the Berkshire Hills someone has written : " It is a 
region of hill and valley, mountain and lake, beautiful rivers, 
and laughing brooks." But to convey to those who have 
never reveled among the manifold delights of this New 
England Arcadia, an adequate idea of its attractions is prob- 
ably beyond the scope of human ability. The magnificence 
of its diversified scenery, the wonderfully vitalizing effects 
of its pure atmosphere, the phenomenal healthfulness that 
characterizes life in its lofty villages and hamlets, have 
made the Berkshire region one of the most advantageous 
and altogether desirable of all of our summer resorts. These 
hills are a continuation of the Green Mountain Range, and 
cover an area of twenty miles in length by fifty in breadth. 
The highest peak is Greylock Mountain, which attains an 
altitude of thirty-five hundred feet. 

There are numerous pleasant villages from which to select 
a summer abode, the most prominent being Great Barring- 
ton, Stockbridge, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, and North Adams, 
all in the State of Massachusetts. 

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To reach any one of these pLices from points west of the 
Hudson River, and also from some jDoints east of Canaan, 
the " Ponghkeepsie Bridge Line" is by far the preferable 
route. 

CANAAN, CONN.— Canaan Post Office. 

E.W.WARNER — "Warner House." Nearstation. Accommodates 50. Terms, 
|6 to fio. House is beautifully situated in the village and makes a very comfortable 
summer home. Particulars on application. 



EAST CANAAN STATION— East Canaan Post Office. 

NATHANIEL BEEBE — Boarding-house. Near station. Accommodates 6. 
Adults, $7. House is located in a rich farming section, surrounded by hills. Write 
for particulars. 

MRS. L. F. BRONSON — Farm house. One- fourth mile. Accommodates $8. 
Adults, f6; children, at reduction; transients, |i per day. Free transportation from 
station. Table liberally supplied with farm products, poultry, and milk from our 
Jersey cows. Trout fishing in streams near by. Half mile from church and post 
office. References furnished on application. 

MRS. ALICE AND RUS— Private bouse. Near station. Accommodates 6. 
Adults, f7 per week. Full particulars on application. 



TWIN LAKES STATION— Chapinville Post Office. 

THOMAS O'HARA — Farm boarding-house. Two miles. Accommodates 20. 
Terms, $7 to $9; children, $3 to J5 ; transients, $1.50 per day. House is beautifully 
situated, grand scenery. Elevation about 1,000 feet. Free from malaria and mosqui- 
toes. Excellent spring water. Fine drives. House is about 200 feet from the shore of 
the lake. Excellent bass, pickerel, and trout fishing, boating and bathing. Table 
liberally supplied with farm products. Building lots on the shore of the lake for sale 
at reasonable prices. References on application. 

MRS. W. R. WHEELER — Summer cottage. One and one-fourth miles. Accom- 
modates 6. Rates $1 per day. House is beautifully located near the lake. Raises own 
vegetables. Guests will be met at station if desired ; charge, 50 cents. Mrs. Wheeler's 
address before June 15th will be 60 Tremont Street, Hartford, Conn. Write for 
particulars. 

CHARLES J. SMITH— Summer cottage. One-half mile. Accommodates 15. 
Rates, $1 per day. House situated in Twin Lakes grove on shore of the lake. Pure 
spring water. Fresh vegetables from our own truck patch. Fishing, boating, sailing. 
Fishing outfits, boats, and bait furnished at small charge. Large dancing pavilion. 
Every attention paid to comforts of our visitors. 



GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS.- Great Barrington Post Office, via Canaan. 

MISS CELESTE HULBP:rT — Cottage. Five minutes' walk. Accommodates 

7. Terms upon application. House is entirely new, opposite a beautiful grove. 

Spring water. Will rent furnished or unfurnished. Inquire of owner on premises or 

'by mail. References furnished. 

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NORFOLK, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN., 
LITCHFIELD HILLS. 

Norfolk, in the heart of the Litchfield H ills, adjacent to 
Berkshire County, is the highest town in the State reached 
bj railroad, lying thirteen hundred feet above the sea. The 
air is pure and bracing, and entirely free from malaria. 
The town has become one of the most favorite summer re- 
sorts in the State, and is filled with several hundred boarders 
during the summer and autumn. 

The scenery and numerous picturesque drives add greatly 
to the attractive features of Norfolk. From the belvidere 
on the summit of Haystack Mountain can be seen large 
stretches of land in New York, Massachusetts, and Con- 
necticut; also the Bear Mountain Monument, marking the 
highest ground in Connecticut (twenty-three hundred and 
fifty-four feet), Ivy Mountain Tower, the monument on 
Monument Mountain in New York, Talcott Mountain Tower 
near Hartford, the beautifal mountains of the Taghanic 
range, and numbers of the Berkshire Hills. 

It is needless to say that so popular a center of tourist 
and summer travel is well supplied with facilities for the 
accommodation of stranarers. 



" The tempest may dash on the vale and hill, 

But the sunshine smiles behind it ; 
The caverned rock hides the mountain rill, 

Yet a tiny gleam can find it. 
Gladness will fall upon grief's cold breast 

And soften the voice of its warning, 
Over the darkness sweet hope will rest. 

And after the shadows — comes morning.' 



NORFOLK STATION— Norfolk Post Office. 

A. E. McLEAN— " Hillhurst." One-fourth mile. Accommodates loo. Adults, 
$15 to I25 per week ; transients, $3 to I3.50 per day. This house is situated on a hill 
overlooking the beautiful and popular summer resort of Norfolk, and is within ten 
minutes' walk of churches, post office, railroad station, and green. The elevation of 
the house is 1,300 feet above sea level. Beautiful and extensive views, pure mountain 
air, cool and bracing. House contains 76 rooms, handsomely furnished. Open fire- 
places in reading-room. Three parlors, assembly and smoking-room set apart for use 
of guests. Dining-room seats 125 persons. Table first class in every respect. Piazza 
150 feet long and 10 feet wide runs entire length of house. House is supplied with 
pure spring water from the mountains. Diagram of house will be sent on application. 

C. E. STEVENS — " Stevens House." One-fourth mile. Accommodates 75. 
Rate?, |io to $20 per week for adults ; transients, $2 to I2.50 per day. This is 
a popular family house, well located in village, and gives special attention to summer 
boarders. Table is first class in every respect. Free transportation from station. 
Fishing and boating in lakes near by. Church and post office convenient. No 
malaria nor mosquitoes. Good livery accommodations at reasonable prices. City 
Teferences furnished on application. 

MRS. E.J. BELLOWS — Private house. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 18. 
Adults, $10 to |i2 ; children, at reduction ; transients, $2 per day. Table supplied 
with fine vegetables from our own garden. Good fishing in lakes near by. Small 
game. Excellent livery accommodations. Convenient to church and post office. 
Free transportation from station. Discount for season guests. 

EDGAR L.COLE — Private house. One-half mile. Nine rooms. Will rent house 
furnished for the coming season, also barn. Situated on Laurel Way, about hall 
mile from station and church. House contains bath-room and is pleasantly located. 
Write for particulars and terms. 

C. K. NORTHWAY — South Norfolk post office. Four miles. Accommodates 8. 
Adults, $6 ; discount for season guests. Trout fishing. Pure mountain air and a 
very pleasant summer resting place. Write for particulars. 

ERASTUS S.JOHNSON — Farm and house to rent. Farm contains 300 acres. 
Will sell, or rent with house and barn for summer. Two miles from railroad and one- 
eighth mile from Tamarack Lodge. House is situated on road which is traveled by 
summer boarders every day. Has parlor, sitting-room, dining-room, ten bed-rooms, 
two pantries. Mr. Johnson will be found at the Norfolk livery stable. 

JAMES F. BEACH — Grantville post office. Nearest station, Grant's. Three- 
fourths mile. Accommodates 20. Adults, $10; children, $5 per week ; transients, f2 
per day. Discount for season guests. Free transportation from station. House is 
situated on an elevation 1,400 feet above the sea, on the summit of the mountain; park 
adjoining house ; views of many mountains miles and miles away. Beautiful lake few 
yards distant. Fine drives, lovely flower gardens, etc. Excellent fishing and boat- 
ing. First-class team on the premises. References furnished on application. 

NEW MARLBORO INN famong the Berkshire Hills), New Marlboro, Mass. 
All the advantages of a hotel with the comforts of a home. Situated in the most 
charming spot among the famous Berkshire Hills — the Switzerland of America. 
Fourteen hundred and eighty feet above the sea level. Five hundred feet higher than 
any other resort in the county. Thus located, the Inn affords absolutely pure and 
invigorating atmosphere, entirely free from mosquitoes and malaria, and an oppor- 
tunity unapproached by any other locality in Berkshire County, for the weary and 
overtaxed to recuperate, and the young to acquire strength. The advantages for 
pleasure and recreation are unbounded. The numerous mountain streams abound 
with beautiful brook trout, bass, and pickerel. Rooms commanding any exposure, 
and in any portion of the house, may be secured upon application. Our season opens 
June 15. Applications for board will receive prompt attention. Terms: fio to $15 
per week. Special rates made with families. A. F. Campbell & Co., Proprietors, 
New Marlboro, Berkshire County, Mass. 

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WEST WINSTED, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

Winsted is a cbarming town, nestling on the hills that 
form the banks of the Still and Mad Rivers. The scenery 
about Winsted is naturally picturesque, for it coihbines 
both the pleasant stretches of the valley and the rugged 
beauty of the highland. Tree-crowned heights are inter- 
spersed with barren peaks, that recall the cosmic convul- 
sions of primeval days ; and as the town extends the picture 
is varied and beautified by attractive homes. Highland 
Lake, on the west side of Winsted, nine hundred feet above 
tide water, is a fairy -like sheet — deep, dark, still, and clear 
— three miles long, abounding with bass, pickerel, and 
perch, with steep, rock-faced hills and woody capes, over- 
hanging and casting their broad shadows across its surface. 

The Philadelphia, Reading & New England Railroad 
has in this place three stations — ^West Winsted, Winsted, 
and East Winsted. Combined they form a city of about 
seven thousand inhabitants, with churches of all denom- 
inations and all the surroundings and conveniences of city 
life, while yet retaining all its country charms. 




IIIGIILAKD LAKE, WINSTED, 
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I WEST WINSTED STATION— West Winsted Post Office. 

GEORGE H. SPENCER — Beardsley House. Two minutes' walk. Accommo- 
dates loo. Adults, $10 and upwards; children, $7 and up. Transients, $2 and $2.50 per 
day. Free bus from station, except for baggage. Passenger elevator, electric lights 
and bells, and gas. Billiard parlor, baths, etc. Sanitary arrangements perfect. Table 
is liberally supplied with the choicest provisions that can be secured. The open ex- 
posure of the rooms admit f abundance of sunlight and fresh air. The interior arrange- 
ments are designed to secure privacy of family and still obtain the comforts of a first 
class hotel service ; all combine to make this house one of the most popular in the 
State. See cut of house below. Refers to William C. E. BoUes, 12 Village Street, 
Hartford; John T. Rockwell, 175 William Street, New York; W. H. Jenks, 375 6th 
Street, Brooklyn. 

GEORGE W. LEE — Cottage. Two and one-half miles. Accommodates 10. 
Terms upon application. House is situated near Highland Lake, five minutes' walk 
from steamboat landing. Broad piazza. Fine grove near by. An excellent place to 
pass the heated term. 

W. B. WILSON— Pavilion. Three miles. Reached by steamer on Highland 
Lake every hour ; fare, 10 cents. Bass and pickerel fishing. Boats to let. The 
pavilion is beautifully located. Meals aie served at all hours. Seven rooms for 
lodging. Fine grounds covering ten acres, with shrubbery and shade. A trip to this 
resort is always enjoyed. 



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HKAUDSLEY HOUSE. 

WINSTED STATION— Winsted Post Office. 

C. B. ANDREWS — Hotel Andrews. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 100. 
Rates, $6 to $12; children, |6; transients, $2 to I2.50 per day. Long, wide piazza; 
large parlors, first-class dining-room, seating 125 people; large, airy sleeping-rooms. 
Shade trees and lawn, making this one of the coolest resorts in town. Location 
central, within five minutes' walk of seven churches. Bass, pickerel, and trout fishing. 

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BEARDSLEY HOUSE DINING-ROOM. 

ARTHUR M. GRANT — Central house. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 35. 
Adults, «7; children under eight years old, $5 ; transients, |i. 25 per day. House is 
situated in the town of Winsted, which is surrounded by many points of interest to 
summer boarders. Refers to all business firms in the city. 




NEW HARTFORD, LITCHFIELD CO., CONN. 

The village of New Hartford lies in the basin of the Farm- 
ington River, at an elevation of nine hundred feet above 
the level of the sea. On all sides it is surrounded by pic- 
turesque hills and towering mountains. The scenery is 
uncommonly fine, some of the views, as will be seen by the 
illustrations, being exceedingly beautiful. The vicinity of 
the village abounds in pleasantly-shaded drives, and there is 
good fishing in the lakes and streams within convenient 
distance. Many city people summer here, and, while we are 
unable to furnish a list of boarding-houses, anyone coming 
to this hospitable little town will have no difficulty in se- 
curing agreeable quarters. 

PINE MEADOW STATION— Pine Meadow Post Office. 

WILLIAM CAUL — Boarding house. One mile. Accommodates 25. Adults, 
$7; children, $2 to I4 ; transients, $1.25 per day. Good spring water. Excellent fish- 
ing in the Farmington River. Raises own vegetables. Convenient cottages and lodg- 
ing places to be had near by. Guests will be met at station with private carriage, 
50 cents. 

CANTON STATIC N-Canton Post Office. 

HENCY C. WALES— Canton Hotel. One-eighth mile. Accommodates 12. 
Adults, |8 ; children, $6; transients, $2 per day. Free transportation from station. 
House stands at foot of the mountain. Excellent walks and drives in all directions. 
Fine, shady grove near house. Rooms large and airy, clean and good beds. Ex- 
cellent table guaranteed. References on application. 

SIMSBURY, HARTFORD CO., CONN. 

This is a typical New England village, a quiet place, with 
broad, well-shaded streets and a pervading air of thrift, 
comfort, and repose. It is favored as a summer resting- 
place by those seeking a pleasant retreat within easy dis- 
tance of the large centers of population. 

SLMSBURY, CONN. 
J. B. McLEAN — Boarding School Buildings. One-half mile. Accommodates 40 
adults. |iotoji2; children, |6 to $S. Large, pleasant rooms. Beautifully located. 
First-class table. Write for further particulars. 

SIMSBURY STATION— Weatogue Post Office. 

MRS. C. J. MARKS^ Private house. Five miles. Accommodates 7. Adults, 
$7 to f8 ; children, $5. Write for particulars. 

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TARIFFVILLE, HARTFORD CO., CONN. 

At Tariffville, tlie railroad and Farmington River pass 
side by side through Talcott Mountain. The scenery in this 
vicinity is quite picturesque. On the summit of the moun- 
tain, one-third of a mile distant from the Tower Station, stands 
the Bartlett Tower, the view from which is marvelous. Al- 
though only six hundred feet above sea level, the view is 
immense; sweeping over one thousand square miles, com- 
prising the entire valley of the Connecticut below Mount 
Holyoke as far as the Haddam hills, the largest valley in 
New England. This view is checkered over with cities, 
towns, villages, farms, and farm houses. The eastern hor- 
izon line, commencing in the northeast, east of the Ware 
Valley, in Massachusetts, continues unbroken for more than 
eighty miles, ending in the heights below Middletown, Con- 
necticut, the nearest point in this line being twenty-five 
miles distant. The city of Springfield, its churches and 
prominent buildings, are in full view. Prominently so are 
the cities of Eockville and Hartford, in Connecticut By 
aid of the powerful telescope at the tower, even the time on 
the Armory clock at Springfield is, under favorable coa- 
ditions, told. More than one hundred churches can be 
counted, while at least seventy-five cities, towns, and villages 
in Massachusetts and Connecticut can be seen. 

During the season thousands of people visit the Tower. 
They come in family and society reunions and Sunday- 
school excursions. The expense by railroad is slight. Trains 
stop at Tower Station for passengers holding Tower excur- 
sion tickets. The majority prefer to walk the short distance 
to the tower, but if desired anyone can be taken up in the 
mountain wagon for a small fare. Connected with the 
Tower is a large, fine pavilion, fifty by seventy feet, finished 
up in Carolina and Virginia pine, furnished with all kinds of 
chairs, settees, seats, and tables, a piano, a telescope, with 
attendant to point out places of interest ; Claude Lorraine 

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field and colored glasses, ice water, marble wash bowls, and 
running water. Eefreshments at reasonable prices can be 
bad, or accommodations cheerfully furnished without extra 
expense to those choosing to bring their own. There is also 
a good bowling alley, a large, smooth floor for dancing, 
while near by is a fine grove supplied with out-door seats 
and tables for large parties, swings, croquet, quoits, and 
see-saw. In the village, boats, for a row on Farmington 
River, can be had ; also a ball ground. 

Excursion tickets, including Tower, are sold at the prin- 
cipal stations on P., R., & N. E. R. R, and special rates 
made to Sunday-school excursions. 




BARTLETT'S TOWER. TARIFPTILLE. 

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About four ^miles distant is Old Newgate Prison and an 
old copper mine operated by English parties two hundred 
years ago, and for fifty years the prison was used as the only 
State Prison of Connecticut. Here General Washington sent 
desperate prisoners during the War of the Revolution. It 
is a place of great historic interest, and visited by thousands 
at the present day. Parties are taken from the Tower; 
round trip for conveyance, 50 cents. 



THE GORGE AT TARIFFVILLE. 



Have you seen the stream go down 
Through the gorge below the town ; 
Through the chasm which the pent 

Waters of many fountains, 
In their mighty passage rent 

Through the mountains ? 

Many centuries ago, 

Countless springs and myriad rills. 
Poured the laughing, rippling flow 

Of their waters from the hills. 
Into this vast basin, bound 
By the circling hills around ; 
And they formed a shallow pool, 
Limpid, shadowy, and cool, 
But the pool no outlet knew. 
And its waters spread and grew, 
'Till they rolled in swellmg deeps 
'Neath the overhanging steeps, 
Murmuring a loud complaint. 
At the adamant restraint. 
And while ages rolled away. 
Deeper, broader, day by day. 
Grew the waters ; and they lapped 

On the shelving pebbly shores, 
'Till the solid earth was sapped ; 
And they knocked, knocked, knocked, 
At the massive granite doors, 
'Till at last the mountain rocked, 



Groaned and sundered — 
And a seething torrent thundered, 

Through the chasm, 

In a spasm 

Of delirious delight ; 
Cleaving with stupendous might 

Mound and boulder, 

Spur and shoulder'; 
Rearing here a precipice, 
Delving there a deep abyss, 

Grinding, crashing, 

Leaping, dashing, 
Sweeping with resistless motion, 
Onward, onward to the ocean. 

And to-day the waters forge 

Through the narrow winding"'gorge. 

In an ever-changing tangle 

Of mad waves, that writhe and'wrangle 

Like unfettered demon legions. 

Hurrying from nether regions ; 

And they howl, and growl, and roar, 

As they pour. 
Deep anathemas that speak 
All the torments of the doomed ; 

And they shriek, 
With demoniacal laughter. 
As each billow tumbling after, 

Is entombed 
In a seething gulf, that boils 
Where the plunging wave recoils 
From a jutting boulder's base ; 
And the baffled torrent .hisses, 

As it backward whirls, 
And hurls 
Clouds of foam in stinging kisses, 
On the granite's rugged face ; 

Then it creeps, creeps, creeps, 
'Round the edge 

Of the interposing ledge. 
And leaps, 



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Like a beast upon its prey, 

Down the steeps, 

And away 
In a lashing, foaming, 
Eddying, combing. 
Gleaming, glancing, 
Gliding, dancing, 
Heaven-made 

Cascade. 

Thus with clangor never ceasing, 
With velocity increasing. 
And a power that no barrier can oppose 
On the rushing river goes, 

'Till at last. 
When the rocky gorge is passed. 
Waves and eddies cease their revels, 
And along the sandy levels. 

Rippling, glancing, 
Sing a lullaby entrancing. 
And beneath the shadows deep, 

Sleep, sleep. 



HARTFORD, CONN. 

Having reached the eastern tei^minus of our journey, it 
seems proper to devote a few words to this splendid me- 
tropolis of the Nutmeg State, not with a view to its advan- 
tages as a summer resort, — though be it remembered it has 
such advantages, — but to briefly sketch its salient points for 
the information of the stranger from the other side of the 
Hudson. 

Hartford is the capital of the State of Connecticut. It is 
a bustling, active city. Its insurance companies and bank- 
ing institutions are well known throughout the world, and 
the capital invested in them amounts to many millions of 
dollars. The manufacturing corporations have a capital of 
many millions. 

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*rhe City of Hartford has about eighty miles of streets, 
over which many bicycles carry their riders daily. The 
public buildings, and those of many of the private corpora- 
tions, are both elegant and substantial. The State House 
cost $3,100,000, and stands conspicuously on a hill in Bush- 
nell Park in the center of the city, and its gilded dome can 
be seen many miles away. 

The area of Hartford is about ten miles, and its popula- 
tion about fifty-five thousand. It was settled in 1635, and 
was then called Newtown. In 1637 it was named Hartford. 
The Dutch built a fort there in 1633, but it passed into 
English hands in 1654. The first code of laws was drawn 
up in 1660. In 1687, Sir Edmund Andros came to Hart- 
ford while the assembly was in session and demanded the 
charter, but it was concealed in the famous Charter Oak by 
Capt Joseph Wadsworth, and remained hidden until 1689. 
The original charter is still in existence, and is preserved 
among the valuable relics in the capitol building. The his- 
toric tree survived until 1856. The city was incorporated 
in 1784, and in 1885 became the sole capital of the State of 
Connecticut. 

HAMPTON, CONN.— N. Y. & N. E. R. R. 

LUCIUS WHITAKER— White Stones Hotel. One and one-half miles. Accom- 
modates 6o. Adults, $8to|io; children, half price. Transients, I1.50 to $2 per day. 
House is located on one of the highest and most sightly points in the State, affording 
beautiful scenery. Delightful drives in surrounding country. Healthful and invig- 
orating atmosphere and pure water. Fishing and boating in lakes near by. For refer- 
ences and further particulars write proprietor. 




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Take the Day Line up the Hudson, passing all the historical 
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